NATICK – In recent years, the Condon family has fostered dogs that once lived in a meth lab, survived a house fire and had been abandoned on a street.

But the Condons now have three of their own dogs, which means, under zoning rules, they must obtain approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a kennel license if they want to host additional dogs.

"We just have fallen in love with fostering," said Kimberly Condon, whose house has served as a foster home through Yorkies Inc. and has hosted 24 foster dogs since 2010. "It’s very rewarding."

The ZBA expects to take up on Monday the Condon family’s request to be able to have up to six dogs at their 13 Hardwick Road home. The family noted in its application that the home has a fenced backyard and they will only house smaller dogs and will double bag waste.

There are also woods behind the yard.

Condon said she makes sure all dogs will get along with her pets and she will not accept dangerous or aggressive dogs. She will also ensure dogs have proper vaccines and tick and flea preventatives.

In addition to caring for foster dogs, she said she hopes to take care of family and friends’ dogs when they go away.

She said she expects some neighbors may have concerns, but emphasized her proposal is not what many people think of when they imagine the many cages that could come with large kennels.

"If you haven’t been bothered by us before," neighbors should not notice any effects if the Condons receive a kennel license, said Condon, who works at veterinary hospital IVG MetroWest in Natick.

Several neighbors have written letters of support praising Condon’s ability to care for dogs

The zoning board meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Town Hall.

Brian Benson can be reached at 508-626-3964 or bbenson@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @bbensonmwdn.